Thursday, September 3, 2009

Highlights of the Gifted Curriculum in the Lower School

Mathematics
  • Hands-on Equations
  • First in Math
  • Muggins Math Games
  • Fizz and Martina’s Math Adventures
  • Probability and statistics
  • Measurement Olympics
  • Challenge folders consisting of a variety of problem-solving activities
  • Different number systems and number bases
  • Graphing and the coordinate plane
  • Jump Rope Geometry
  • Sir Cumference math series
  • Number theory, including patterns of prime numbers and square numbers
  • Participation in contests such as the Online Math League and/or the Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools
  • Units of study from Mentoring the Mathematical Mind, curriculum developed specifically for gifted learners
  • Problem-solving strategies
  • Primary Education Thinking Skills
  • Logic Safari

Language Arts
  • Units of study developed by the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary
  • Wordless books
  • Elements of plot
  • Literary analysis
  • Extensions of novels read in class
  • Creative and persuasive writing
  • Digital storytelling
  • Magazine/newspaper writing
  • Poetry
  • Word Masters competition
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Symbolism and figurative language
  • Storytelling and public speaking
  • Word analysis
  • Parts of speech and diagramming sentences

Note: Not all topics are covered at all grade levels.

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